Makerlist.io
Makerlist.io is free to list on, gives a followed (dofollow) link, and is best used for search visibility & seo — with a modest domain rating of 31.
Overview
Makerlist.io is a company database — useful for credibility and brand SERPs, not launch-day traffic spikes. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit)
- Company credibility
- Investor research
- Brand search presence
Makerlist.io is a good fit for b2b, SaaS products, indie projects. Audience: Investors, press, and industry researchers.
How to submit
- 1Open the site
makerlist.io in a new tab.
- 2Find the submit flow
Look for “Submit”, “Add product” or “List your startup” in the nav or footer.
- 3Fill in your listing
Name, tagline, description, URL, logo, screenshots. The Chrome extension fills these in one click.
- 4Pick the right category
Choose Startup Directory or the closest fit so you reach the right audience.
- 5Submit and wait
Free listings are usually reviewed by hand — expect days to a few weeks.
Topical relevance matters: Startup Directory directories help most when your product fits that category. Dofollow links pass equity to your domain.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Makerlist.io worth submitting to?
Makerlist.io is a company database — useful for credibility and brand SERPs, not launch-day traffic spikes. (dofollow listing, free to submit, relatively easy submit)
Does Makerlist.io give a dofollow or nofollow link?
Makerlist.io provides a dofollow link, which passes link equity to your domain and can support your SEO.
Is Makerlist.io free?
Yes — Makerlist.io offers a free way to get listed. Free listings are often reviewed manually, so approval can take from a few days to a few weeks.
What is Makerlist.io's domain rating (DR)?
Makerlist.io (makerlist.io) currently has a domain rating of 31 on Ahrefs' 0–100 scale — a modest score. Higher DR generally means a stronger backlink profile, which is one signal of how much weight a link from the site may carry.